Celebrating, Connecting, and Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
by Dr. R. Kay Green | Featured ContributorWomen in business have a lot to learn from each other. That is why companies like Inc. Magazine compile lists like the Female Founders 100. This list celebrates the female entrepreneurs that have made strides in their respective industries.And while a lot of what they have learned is specific to their industry, there is always a universal lesson that we can take away. Here are just five:Lesson 1: Always be expanding.Polina Veksler, Universal ...
by Sue Perez | Featured Contributor September is the month of going back to school and it reminds us that soon, yet again the hawk of winter will be swooping back in. I always cherish my memories of renewal this time of year. I also take stock and make changes where needed. It’s late…
by Shaheena Shaikh 27 October 2019 I attended a networking event at hotel Jury Inn Oxford, the purpose of the event was to celebrate 3rd anniversary of OMPEG. At this occasion the company also honored some of the achievers, and to my surprise I was awarded with the honor of “Dare To dream” award for…
by Christy A Laverty | Featured ContributorT Seriously, why are you promoting other people on social media? Wondering what I am talking about? OK, here is the thing. I have been seeing a lot of people using links in their social media bios to drive traffic to other peoples websites rather than their own. This…
by Danielle Hayden | Featured Contributor You will hear from so many gurus that you need to refocus on your goals for the 4th quarter but here is a challenge for you let’s take this one step further. Reality check: first we need to understand our financial health so we can make BETTER decisions this…
by Katelyn Stanis When I left my corporate 9-6 gig to turn my side-hustle as a wedding vow and toast writer into a full-time business, I felt a surge of excitement and serotonin. But after just three days working alone in my home office, the extrovert in me was pleading to get out—literally. I had…
by Jessica Thiefels | Featured Contributor The power of choice cannot be underestimated. We make 35,000 choices in any given day. I believe that each and every one of those choices gets us closer to or further from where you want to go, from the mundane to the serious. For example, choosing to eat a…
So, you’re a mom with a business … … & you want them to understand your why . Aspirations You’re already the CEO, COO, & CFO of your household. Yet, you desire to create a legacy, being remembered as more than just a mom-preneur who provides a product/s, service/s, or specialized knowledge…
Empowerment is everywhere. It’s an energy that is palpable in all corners of women’s lives – especially business. Female entrepreneurs are driven, committed and have a strong desire to achieve; or in other words, they are ambitious. Ambition is what keeps us going when the inevitable challenges in business arise. It keeps us focused on…
Graphic courtesy of Rory.com. Humans are social animals, and we can tell a lot about one another just from the way we make eye contact. Developing a strong and confident gaze is one of the most important skills you can achieve, both in your professional and in your personal life. People who make strong eye…
by Surbhi Bhatia | Featured Contributor I am sure many eyebrows are raised while reading this title, to the extent, it can draw strong negative reactions from advocates of data privacy. However, I truly believe, social media is a tool people use in full awareness to share their views, experiences, opinions, pictures, family updates, career…
by Lucy Render-Kaplan | Featured Contributor Social media has already done more for marketers and sales teams than traditional marketing can do, and in less than half the time. Not only can social drive people to your website (or any landing page you’d like them to visit, really!) but it exposes you to people around…
by Deborah Sweeney | Featured Contributor Autumn is right around the corner, and many small businesses are preparing to recruit interns for the fall semester. Hiring an intern is exciting for a small business. Interns bring fresh perspectives and ideas for projects to revitalize departments that may be getting stagnant. Some internships are so successful that…